What is Astro?
Astro is a modern static site framework that builds fast, lightweight websites. It uses components for structure but outputs mostly plain HTML, which keeps pages quick and easy to maintain.
What this site is
This Astro project rebuilds a simple gallery site, George Reay Art, as a static site.
It uses Astro components, automatic image loading, and a lightweight custom lightbox.
Why Astro?
Astro focuses on:
- Fast static output
- Minimal JavaScript
- Components for tidy structure
- Easy asset handling
Why Astro works well for a gallery
- Add images by dragging files into one folder
- No data file needed
- Lightbox and gallery sit inside one component